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^ OrornTwcckly 'Fîmes. WerinesriayToctober 25, 2000 - 11 Tim's Fishin' Lines ^ by Tim Rypstra j As the weather is progressively progressively getting colder more and more anglers are packing packing away their fishing gear. Some are also excited with the cold, they already started preparing for the ice fishing season opener on January the 1st. I keep my gear out until freeze up, this way I can catch some fall run rainbow trout and brown trout that are still in the creeks and rivers. If you keep your gear ready you can head for the stream at a last moments notice. You have the day off and for the past two days it was warm and sunny along with today and you have nothing to do. Check your regulations book for extended or year round fishing seasons. Grab your rod and waders along with your vest and maybe a pair of sun glasses and head to the creek you decide to fish. Spend the warm sunny day fishing in pools that no one else is fishing. Watching Clarington a small stealhead rise repetitively repetitively to the surface attracted attracted by the dying bugs. Watch one of your best friends take a east to the spot with a small dry fly. A nice chunky 12" stealhead rise to the surface surface to inhale the tiny fly. After a brief struggle you have the rewards of fall fishing fishing at your feet. Sounds kind of like a dream doesn't it. Well this story came true for me this past weekend on Saturday. I fished Graham Creek (south of the tracks) with my good friends Dan Reid and Rob Walton. We had a great day fly fishing taking advantage of the warm weather. Dan hooked up with the stealhead and kept if for dinner. So keep that trusty rod out for a little longer. If you're not too keen on the art of angling but you still like fish, walk the creeks looking for spawning salmon. I find it very interesting to watch as the big male fights off other males. Notice the colours of the leaVes also. They won't last much longer. 4-H horse club news Meeting 6 of the Durham East 4-H Horse Club was held at the new Ridgeview Stables in Port Perry. After the pledge, roll call, and minutes, minutes, Lesley McDonnell- Beckett, the owner of Ridgeview. as well as our guide, greeted us for the evening. During our tour through Ridgeview, we learned that It is a new performance stable, specializing in dressage. It has an airy 70' by 200' indoor arena, large 80' by 200' outdoor sand ring, heated heated tack room, paddocks with shelter, trails, spacious box stalls with comfortable rubber rubber mats, lounge/viewing room, kitchen, washroom, as well as clinics, and lessons, taught by Lesley. After our tour, we met in the lounge where Lesley generously donated a riding lesson for the Durham 4-H Silent Auction which will take place later this year. Thanks to Lesley and Ridgeview Stables. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:00 p.m. The final meeting and achievement day was held on August 27 at the Cartwrights. The seventh and final meeting of the 4-H Horse Club was held on August 27, 2000 at 6:00 p.m.We started the afternoon off with a scavenger scavenger hunt. Members were split into groups of three and tried to find the objects assigned before the rest of the groups. The winning team was awarded several gumballs. After our scavenger scavenger hunt, the Horse Club split up into two groups where we rotated between horse jeopardy and horseshoes. horseshoes. The activities were lots of fun and everyone enjoyed themselves. When the games subsided, we gathered around to watch Katie get her pony ready to drive. The members learned how and why she attached the cart on in a particular way. We were then treated to a drive ourselves! ourselves! Amazed that the little pony could pull a cart and us, we settled into our seats to enjoy a lovely barbecue. After a filling, delicious feast, we helped tack up the Cartwright's ponies and rode them acrosè the road to her neighbours where we rode the horses in their ring. The horses were especially good at the obstacle coürse, which we thoroughly enjoyed. After thanking the Cartwright's neighbours (thanks!) we headed back to her house where our parents and vehicles vehicles were awaiting us. Thanks to the Cartwright's for a wonderful achievement day. Thanks to all horse club leaders, volunteers, organizers, organizers, members, parents, and to all that were involved to make' this year a success. Be sure to attend the Awards Night and we hope to see you 'next year! Clarington Fire Calls The Clarington Fire Department responded to the following calls during the period of October 16 to October 22, 2000: 2 properly fires; 6 false fire conditions; 7 false fire calls; 3 public hazard hazard calls; 8 rescue calls: 25 medical/resuscitator calls and 2 other responses. CAUTION-Cold Water + The Canadian Red Cross Society La Société canadienne de la Croix-RoUge . M §§ Canadian Garde côtière ■ ™ H Coast Guard canadiene Prepare! Stay Safe! Survive! SCORE BIG WITH BOOKS Come and celebrate the wonderful world of Canadian children's literature during Canadian Children's Book Week, from November 4th - Uth. Take home a book by one of Canada's many outstanding outstanding authors, including Durham's very own William Swan. From the wit and humour of Robert Munsch, to the intricate storytelling of Kenneth Oppel, Canadian authors do it all! 10 YEARS YOUNG! Newcastle Village Branch They say that time flies when you're having fun, and it's true! Though it may seem hard to believe, our Newcastle Village Branch opened its doors in its present present location ten years ago. Can you remember what it was like then? At 3,981 square feet, our new branch was a little more than twice the size of the old library in the Newcastle Town Hall. We had added some 3,000 nevfr items to the branch collection, collection, and upgraded the furniture furniture and shelving. The increase in size made it possible possible to provide children's programmes on a regular basis. Were you there for our official official opening? Come and share some of those memories memories with us on Wednesday, November 22, as we celebrate the tenth anniversary of this wonderful branch! THE CORPORATION OF THE MUINICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 2001 PROPERTY TAXES PAYING YOUR PROPERTY TAXES CAN BE EASY AS 1, 2, 3 ! ! The Municipality of Clarington offers realty taxpayers a quick, easy and convenient way to pay their taxes in 12 installments. t .. '* t _ '• • . _ . , This plan is offered to you FREE OF SERVICE CFIARGES and no penalty or interest will be charged provided you adhere to the terms of the plan. How do you enroll in the plan? 1. Ensure your property taxes are paid up-to-date. 2. Contact the Tax Department to obtain the necessary paperwork at 623-3379 or check our website (as of November 1 st ) for the necessary form: _ http://www.municipalitv.clarington.on.ca ' ■ 3. Return completed form and void cheque to the Tax Department. You will receive a notice in November indicating your estimated tax levÿ from December to June and your monthly payments for those 7 months. In June, after the final taxes, are set, you will receive a letter indicating your new payment amount for the remaining 5 months. You only need to sign up once and you are automatically enrolled for subsequent years.